Legends At Steps

You're walking down Fleet Street towards the seafront and you spot Legends – unpretentious, welcoming, the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. The regulars know what's up: solid cooking, fair prices, and staff that actually remember your name. It's the sort of restaurant that proves Torquay's got more going on than the tourist trail suggests. Whether you're after a weeknight dinner or somewhere that doesn't make a fuss about accommodating groups, this hits the mark. The location's brilliant too – close enough to the harbour to feel connected to the town's heart, but tucked away enough that it's genuinely a locals' spot.